John S. Coleman
Sep 25, 2013
John S. Coleman, 91, of Panama City, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2013. He was born August 11, 1922 in Bay County and had been a lifelong resident of the area. He was a 1942 graduate of Bay High School. John was a U.S. Navy submarine veteran having served in the Pacific during World War II. He was office...
Thomas Martin
Sep 24, 2013
Thomas Martin of Panama City Beach, Florida went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at the age of 68 after a terrible battle with pancreatic cancer. Tom was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandpa. He was born in Paterson, New Jersey, and was a resident of Panama City Beach for nearly 40 years. Tom...
Donald Waldean Pendergrast
Sep 24, 2013
Colonel Donald Waldean Pendergrast (USAF Retired) passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2013. He was born 23rd October 1920 in the heartland of America – Frankfort, Kansas. Dad loved to tell the story of how he and his brother would ride their ponies to school. Dad's pony, Twinkle, would always get them home even in a snow storm. Football was Dad's...
Mari Ellen Carter
Sep 23, 2013
Mari Ellen Bettis Carter's walk with Christ reached all the way to Heaven as she found rest in His loving and eternal embrace on September 23, 2013. Succumbing to cancer, she passed peacefully from this life into the next, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly in Panama City, Florida. Mari was born on February 22, 1948, in Panama...
Thomas Lyman Munroe
Sep 15, 2013
Thomas Lyman "Tom" Munroe 1936-2013 Thomas Lyman "Tom" Munroe, 77, of Panama City, FL left this world suddenly for his next big adventure on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Drina Elena (Hrzic) Munroe, daughter Danitzca Elena (Munroe) Burnett, son in-law William John Burnett, son CW5 (Ret) Thomas Antonio Munroe and daughter...
Jeanette Raulerson
Sep 13, 2013
JEANETTE RAULERSON Jeanette Raulerson, 82, died on Friday, September 13, 2013. Jeanette was born March 18, 1931, in Nevada, Iowa, to the late Sam and Mary Ellen Martin. Her brother Jim preceded her in death. She was raised in Panama City, FL and attended Bay High School, graduating in 1948. She married David, the love of her life, on May...
Glenda Ann Addis
Sep 12, 2013
GLENDA ANN ADDIS Glenda Ann Addis, 72, of Panama City, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2013 in her home. She was born January 27, 1941 in Donalsonville, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walker Lee Addis and her parents, Toy & Mary Ruth Lanton. She is survived by her three children, Mary Ann Wade (Roger Sutherland), Bobby...
Charles Angus Scott
Sep 11, 2013
CHARLES ANGUS SCOTT Charles Angus Scott passed away Wednesday September 11th 2013 in his home after a long and valiant battle with Alzheimer's. He was born October 23, 1934 in Bascom, Florida to Lenny Webster Scott and Harriett Vermell Edwards Scott. The family moved to the Panama City area when he was a child and he spent his life in...
Lavoune C. Brannon
Sep 9, 2013
LaVoune C. Brannon LaVoune C. Brannon, 90 of Cedar Grove, FL passed away on Monday, September 9, 2013. She was originally from California and moved to Florida after meeting and marrying the love of her life, Collon Brannon while on a summer trip to Florida. She was a member of the Cedar Grove Baptist Church, where she enjoyed her Sunday...
John F. Thomas
Sep 5, 2013
JOHN F. THOMAS Taps sounded for the last time for Lt. Col. John F. Thomas US Army (Retired) on Thursday, September 5, 2013. After retirement John moved his family to Panama City and John opened the jewelry store, Jewelry by John, first in the Baldwin Plaza and then in its current location in the 23rd St. WalMart Plaza. John enlisted...
Marian Campbell Feldman
Sep 3, 2013
MARIAN CAMPBELL FELDMAN Marian Campbell Feldman, 83, of Panama City, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2013. She was born at home in New Orleans, LA, and was a longtime resident of Bay County. She graduated in journalism from Northwestern State University of Louisiana in Natchitoches and worked at several newspapers in New Orleans prior to becoming a wife and homemaker....
Morris William Watkins
Aug 31, 2013
MORRIS WILLIAM WATKINS Heaven's angelic choir was joined by the beautiful voice of Morris William Watkins on August 31, 2013. Morris Watkins, 77, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 29, 1936. After adoption at 6 weeks of age, his family returned to Milledgeville, Georgia. Morris was raised by his paternal grandparents, having lost his father in an automobile accident....
Ruth Lorene Rice
Aug 28, 2013
RUTH LORENE RICE Ruth Lorene Rice, 91, of Louisville passed away Wednesday August 28th, 2013 at Baptist Health Louisville. She was an accountant for Palm Springs Desert Hospital, a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Ruth was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Troy D. Rice, parents, Martha and Jess McCreary, brother, Earl, and sister, Mary. She is survived...
Edward Lee Eaton
Aug 27, 2013
Edward Lee "Eddie" Eaton Edward Lee "Eddie" Eaton, 50, of Panama City, passed away on August 27, 2013 in Bay Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born November 26, 1962 in Bay Medical Center in Panama City, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur & Anne Eaton and his brother, Wilbur S. Eaton....
Jaqueline Brookins
Aug 27, 2013
JAQUELINE BROOKINS Jacqueline Brookins of Lynn Haven, Florida, moved from her earthly home to her heavenly home on August 27, 2013, to be with her Savior and Lord. She was born in Fort Meade, Florida, on June 30, 1931. She was pre-deceased by her parents, Rev. Durward and Annie Sue Kilpatrick and by her son, Gregory Malone Brookins. She is...
Thomas Earl Bannister, Jr.
Aug 26, 2013
THOMAS EARL BANNISTER, JR. Thomas Earl Bannister, Jr., 64, of Panama City passed away Monday, August 26, 2013 due to complications from Agent Orange. He was born in Eglin Air Force Base, Florida on July 2, 1949. He was a life-long resident of Bay County, FL. He was a 1967 graduate of Bay High School. After high school, he graduated...
Lavaughn Hughes
Aug 22, 2013
LAVAUGHN HUGHES Lavaughn Hughes, 75, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2013 in Tampa, Florida. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28 at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Wilson Funeral Home on Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. prior to the service. Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Dr. Joseph J. Mcbride, Jr.
Aug 22, 2013
DR. JOSEPH J. McBRIDE, JR. Dr. Joseph J. McBride, Jr., died Thursday, August 22 while surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born on December 10, 1922 in Philadelphia, PA. He graduated St. Josephs College and entered the navy during WWII. He served on a destroyer escort in the South Pacific as a Naval Gunnery Officer. Upon leaving the navy...
Raymond Clarence Pedde
Aug 17, 2013
Raymond C. Pedde, 83, of Panama City Beach, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, August 17, 2013. He is predeceased by Doris, his wife of 36 years and son Daryl. Loving husband of Violet and cherished father of Donald (Laura) Pedde, daughter, Donna Pedde, and daughter-in-law Shari Pedde. Extra special grandfather of Erin...
Karl Bertel Nelson, Sr.
Aug 16, 2013
KARL BERTEL NELSON, SR. Karl Bertel Nelson, Sr., 84, of Panama City, passed away Friday, August 16, 2013. He was born October 12, 1928 in Panama City and had been a lifelong resident. He was a longtime employee at Merrick Industries. Mr. Nelson was a member of the St. Andrew Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by five brothers...